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Wednesday January 18, 2023

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boygenius, 'True Blue'

January 18, 2023 • Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus return with a song about a loyal love, one where someone else knows you better than you know yourself.

Wednesday December 7, 2022

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

How to become a 'Wait Wait' listener contestant

December 7, 2022 • Have you ever wanted to become a listener contestant on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me? Host Peter Sagal and producers Miles Doornbos and Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis discuss how they select which callers make it to the air.

How to become a 'Wait Wait' listener contestant

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Thursday July 7, 2022

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Alvvays, 'Pharmacist'

July 7, 2022 • Sometimes, just hearing the reassurance of Alvvays' Molly Rankin singing, "I hear it happens all the time / It's alright" is enough.

Wednesday March 30, 2022

'Bridgerton' is back, but will you still swoon?

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'Bridgerton' is back, but will you still swoon?

March 30, 2022 • The Netflix series Bridgerton is back for a second season. And now, Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) is having his story told with the addition of a new love interest, played by Simone Ashley. Based on a series of Regency romance novels by Julia Quinn, there's still high drama, scandalous gossip and elaborate period costumes that sometimes take over entire scenes. So what's different, what's the same and how do Daphne and her duke figure into this season?

'Bridgerton' is back, but will you still swoon?

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Monday December 27, 2021

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Best Music Of 2021

The Best Tiny Desk Concerts Of 2021

December 27, 2021 • Watch some of the year's greatest Tiny Desk performances, featuring a small sample of the talented artists who delivered intimate sets from their homes around the world.

Thursday December 23, 2021

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Faye Webster, 'I Know I'm Funny haha'

December 23, 2021 • Faye Webster has come to terms with her gift for guffaws.

Wednesday December 22, 2021

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girl in red, 'Did You Come?'

December 22, 2021 • girl in red's "Did You Come?" is sexual without being sexy, full of hurt yet upbeat enough that you can still thrash around a bit.

Thursday December 16, 2021

NPR Music 2021 Staff Picks: Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis

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The Best Music Of 2021: NPR Staff Picks

NPR Music 2021 Staff Picks: Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis

December 16, 2021 • The NPR Music production assistant shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Tuesday December 7, 2021

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Olivia Rodrigo: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

December 7, 2021 • From the DMV, the pop star and her band take on new arrangements of songs from her debut album, SOUR.

Monday November 15, 2021

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Thank you for the music, ABBA

November 15, 2021 • Earlier this month, ABBA released a new album called Voyage. It's the Swedish pop sensation's first set of new material in 40 years. Voyage gives us a perfect excuse to talk about all things ABBA: the massive sales, the jukebox musical Mamma Mia!, the endless hiatus, and — of course — those classic songs.

Thank you for the music, ABBA

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Thursday November 11, 2021

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Lucy Dacus, 'Thumbs Again'

November 11, 2021 • The additional instrumentation on the new version of Dacus' track from earlier this year complements its intense story.

Tuesday November 9, 2021

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Mitski, 'The Only Heartbreaker'

November 9, 2021 • "The Only Heartbreaker" enlists an '80s sound in classic "Take On Me"-style that emphasizes the histrionics of intentionally sabotaging something or someone.

Monday October 4, 2021

The Best Music of September: NPR Staff Picks

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The Best Music of September: NPR Staff Picks

October 4, 2021 • Every month, we ask the NPR Music staff: What's the one song you couldn't escape? What's the one album to which you'll return all year?

The Best Music of September: NPR Staff Picks

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Thursday September 9, 2021

MUNA (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers), 'Silk Chiffon'

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MUNA (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers), 'Silk Chiffon'

September 9, 2021 • With a video inspired by But I'm a Cheerleader, MUNA pairs a sapphic, satirical whimsicality with warm, tender lyrics and supporting vocals from Phoebe Bridgers.

Thursday September 2, 2021

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ABBA, 'Don't Shut Me Down'

September 2, 2021 • With its first new music in 39 years, ABBA promises a return to wedding dance floors and karaoke joints... and hopefully starts a new life on TikTok.

Friday August 13, 2021

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The Killers, 'Pressure Machine'

August 13, 2021 • Pressure Machine plays like an expository essay, complete with introduction and all, with title track — the album's penultimate song — repeating its thesis in the conclusion.

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

August 13, 2021 • Black Thought guests on a new one from the British duo Jungle, The Killers' Pressure Machine documents the hopes and horrors of rural America, Boldy James & The Alchemist team up again and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

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Thursday August 12, 2021

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Conan Gray, 'People Watching'

August 12, 2021 • Produced by Dan Nigro, who also produced Olivia Rodrigo's hit album SOUR, Gray's single "People Watching" is the summer pop track for the perpetually single.

Tuesday August 3, 2021

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The Best Music Of July: NPR Staff Picks

August 3, 2021 • In July, we found solace in veterans (Billy Bragg) and newcomers (Canary Room), witnessed personal transformations from IDK and WILLOW, hit funky grooves with William Parker and heard angels become mortal in a collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine.

The Best Music Of July: NPR Staff Picks

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